Likely Dreaming | Exploring Dreams & Sleep
Dream journal, lucid dreaming, and dream interpretation
Category: Sleep 101
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Ever wake up in the middle of the night, fully aware—but totally unable to move? Maybe your chest feels heavy. Maybe there’s a dark figure standing in the corner. Maybe it’s just pure panic. Yeah. That’s sleep paralysis.And it sucks. What Actually Happens? Sleep paralysis is kind of a glitch between sleep and wake. Your…
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You fall asleep just fine, but somewhere around 3am, your eyes open. You’re wide awake. Maybe anxious. Maybe just… alert. And then you lie there. Again. Every night. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — I’ve dealt with it myself from time to time. Here’s what might be causing it — and a few…
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If you’ve ever found yourself lying in bed wide awake, struggling to fall asleep, this might help. The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a simple, science-backed way to calm your body and mind — and it takes under a minute to try. Here’s how to do the 4-7-8 breathing technique, step-by-step. What Is the 4-7-8 Breathing…
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Getting a good night’s sleep is easier when your room is completely dark. Light messes with your body’s natural rhythm and makes it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. Here’s how you can make your room pitch black — yes, even in a Finnish summer where night looks like noon. Why Does Darkness Matter?…
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